Wayne Rooney: Takes off knee brace

Manager Louis van Gaal has revealed that Manchester United captain Rooney (knee) is nowhere near a return to fitness, according to Manchester Evening News.

Analysis:

Man Utd striker has missed the last seven games with a knee injury but has been walking without his brace. Despite the improvement, though, van Gaal refused to set a return date and confirmed that Rooney is still weeks away from a potential return.